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British history simulations for homeschool
Why did people go on The Crusades in the Middle Ages? INTERACTIVE POWERPOINT
If you're looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to learn why some people went on the Crusades from Europe, this interactive PowerPoint and question sheet. It's based on the idea of 'choose your own adventure' games. They 'time travel' back to Medieval England and find out the reasons why people went on the crusades to Jerusalem. Students have to navigate their way through the presentation making decisions on who they 'speak' to and what they read in order to answer the questi
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3rd - 7th
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Create Your Own Medieval Manor: Map Simulation
To create a more immersive experience I created this fun simulation to guide students through the different parts of a fief and manor. Anyone can show a canned image of a diagrammed manor. But in this simulation students become a medieval lord or lady and design their own following a realistic storyline. Lots of fun and educational!
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3rd - 8th
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The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw th
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5th - 12th
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Stamp Act Activity
This simulation is awesome. Teach kids about the benefit of uniting together for a common cause "peacefully." Teach them about ways of standing up for their rights. This activity will enhance their learning experience outside of the classroom. Your students will learn that there is strength when they are united, they are going to learn correct ways of protesting (Petitions, Peaceful Protests, Etc.). They are going to value one another's opinion. See what they can come up with. Collaborate
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Stamp Act (1765), An Engaging Play
As a classroom teacher I love to get my students up and active in class. Here is another chance to do just that. This time it is about the hated Stamp Act. I've also included some follow up questions that I discuss with my students or have them journal once we finish the play. Here is what's covered in this play:British viewpoint on taxing their colonies in North America.A description of the stamp tax and why it was enacted.The Virginia Resolves.The Stamp Act Congress and the writing of the Dec
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5th - 12th
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Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play
Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught. All of my skits are written to engage students and get them thinking. Most contain a little bit of humor, as well. This one does. If you'd like to see all of my plays, skits, re-enactments, simulations and other lesson starters please visit my store o
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5th - 12th
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American Revolution Taxation without Representation Role Play, Simulation, Hook
If you're looking for the perfect way to introduce the American Revolution and what caused the Colonist to get so angry with Britain, than look no further!In this simulation and role playing activity, students will randomly get divided into "roles" (King, Parliament, Tax Collector, Colonist), The King will choose from 16 different Royal Decrees to tax the "Colonist". Sit back and watch as your class gets engaged and enraged at how the King is treating them. This is exactly how you want students
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4th - 6th
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Life in the New England Colonies, A Play
I love getting my students involved in their learning. I created this play to help teach life in the New England colonies. This is a great enhancement to any lesson about the New England colonies. Included in the play are references to:-subsistence farming-soil conditions in New England (rocky soil)-slavery in New England-Growth of Trade - timber and fishing/whaling industries especially-Town life - schools, green/commons, some trades-Triangular trade-The Navigation Acts-New England colonies ide
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6th - 12th
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Magna Carta, the Great Charter ( a classroom play)
Having my students involved in the learning process in my room is so much fun. Here is a 10-15 minute play to help bring alive history in your classroom!I use the Magna Carta play to help introduce the important topic of the Magna Carta. Currently, I am using this as part of an American History classroom. We are learning about the Roots of Representative Government. Students learn about the "rights" written in the Magna Carta. However, this resource can be used in many different ways with other
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6th - 12th
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WWII London Blitz Simulation
This simulation is a 2 parter. Allow your students to gain a better understanding of the London Blitz of WWII. Teachers will guide students through 2 activites that will have your students experience the Blitz from the ground and the air. Students will start in a bomb shelter, where they are surrounded by the sounds of air raids and will listen to Winston Churchills 'Their finest hour' speech. Next they will participate in an air raid in a battleship type game. Allow 1-2 hours.
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9th - 12th
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Choosing Sides, Loyalist or Patriot?
The decision to support the British Crown or the American rebels in the Revolution was not an easy one with clear bad guys and good guys. This exercise introduces students to eight fictional colonists with different identities and factors which cause them to lean in one way or another. Students will weigh the factors for each individual and place him or her on a political spectrum. They will also think and write critically about the role these factors play on a person's political identity.
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5th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution, Robert Owen the "Enlightened Industrialist", A Play
If your classroom is like mine, you believe learning is best by doing. Using plays, simulations and reenactments allows students to experience their learning targets/objectives. Plus, it is fun!
I use this play during an Industrial Revolution unit in my economics class. I use it to supplement what we are learning at that time. It takes about 10-15 minutes for the whole activity, including the discussion. It is a great way to learn about some of the revolutionary changes occurring at that time.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Famous Economic Thinkers and Industrialists - Readers Theater Bundle
Settlement: The Treaty of Vereeniging ending the 2nd Boer War
Settlement: The Treaty of Vereeniging ending the 2nd Boer War Why should students learn about the Boer War and the Treaty of Vereeniging that settled that conflict? It featured the use of high explosive shells, machine guns and trench warfare, foreshadowing the horrors of World War One. It was a war that was fought by one side with what the world came to know as “commandos” and “guerilla warfare.” A future British statesman who had a profound effect on the prosecution of World War Two played a
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7th - 12th
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The Industrial Revolution, Richard Arkwright - Inventor and Entrepreneur, a play
I created this play to enhance a lesson in my Industrial Revolution unit. The lesson is Entrepreneurs and Inventors in the Industrial Revolution. This play is how I begin. It is engaging and the students enjoy it.
This is what I do. The play takes about 10-15 minutes. I only give out copies to the students with the six parts. I am the narrator for this one, however, you can organize it how you wish.
The students really like the part when Margaret Arkwright is speaking through the door to Ric
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Famous Economic Thinkers and Industrialists - Readers Theater Bundle
Royal Proclamation of 1763
Issued by Parliament following the Seven Years war in the American colonies, the Royal Proclamation of 1763 may be considered a spark to the unrest that would evolve into the American Revolution. This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand the gravity of this Proclamation as seen through the eyes of the American colonists. Students will improve their annotation and note taking skills of primary source materials, and learn to dissect all aspects of a g
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Stamp Act Congress - Debate & Discussion
The Stamp Act Congress is widely considered the foundation of American unity. It is the first time the colonies came together in a congress that resulted in a unified response to the British government concerning policy. The following resource takes a careful look at how that Congress came to be, what transpired, and what the results were.In order to understand the ideas presented in this Congress, I recommend completing the following resources on my TPT page before this one:The Royal Proclamati
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Sugar Act of 1764
The Sugar Act of 1764 certainly may not have been as ‘sweet’ a deal for the colonists as it was for the British government! Have students take a deep dive into this Act to understand how it led to the American Revolution.This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand why Britain issued this act and what the American colonists thought of it. Students will improve their annotation and note taking skills of primary source materials, and learn to dissect all
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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London Site Seeing Virtual tour
Take a trip around London, UK and take a peek inside some of the most iconic buildings on offer!
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PreK - 6th
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The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act of 1765, notable for being the first direct, or ‘internal’ tax on the American colonies, is often credited for being the catalyst of revolution among the colonists.This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand why Britain issued this act and what the American colonists thought of it. Students will improve their annotation and note taking skills of primary source materials, and learn to dissect all aspects of a government issued act so they
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Currency Act of 1764
An often forgotten Act, the Currency Act of 1764 is just as important and controversial as the proceeding Sugar and Stamp Acts. This resource will provide students the opportunity to travel back in time to understand why Britain issued this act and what the American colonists thought of it. Students will improve their annotation and note taking skills of primary source materials, and learn to dissect all aspects of a government issued act so they can make informed opinions. I recommend completin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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